The deceased has been identified as Roger HILL, 45 years of age from Fort Erie, Ontario, and a 17 year employee of the Hard Rock Group, who was the contractor at the quarry since November 2007. The Ministry of Labour Mining Division was notified and are continuing to investigate.

Detective Sergeant Marco Giannico said, “Our support and sympathy goes out to the family, friends and co-workers of Roger at this tragic time”

The Niagara Regional Police will be supporting the Ministry of Labour during this investigation.